Best made Plans.....
I am delighted to be holding three new workshops this Spring.
Check out the My Workshop page on this website for more details :
Ned Mueller Workshops
1. My Wednesday Morning Online Class - New Series begins APRIL 22nd
2. Insights on what to consider in achieving Award Winning Paintings -
May 2nd
3. Expressive Portrait Online Workshop - June 5th 6th and 7th
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Hospital Drawing
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Well 2026 started with a bang this year!
I was delighted to be experiencing a large space of time (for me),
between hospital visits, then unexpectedly on Christmas day I began
developing symptoms.
I always hope that somehow they go away, but have learned over time,
not to delay, and found myself accepting the fact that Christmas and
subsequent days would be spent in Seattle VA...Followed by a recent
more extended time in Late March
It has been a lesson in acceptance for me. Slowing down naturally with
age and dealing with my autoimmune disease and other health issues.
"As an "invisible disease", people with Autoimmune Disease are often
misunderstood, as they can appear to be healthy, and their condition
put down as laziness, bad lifestyle choices, or that their symptoms are
imagined."
I have been very lucky with my treatment in Seattle VA. Eight years
ago, I developed symptoms that corresponded with pancreatic Cancer.
Diagnosed as such, and within a few weeks, my condition was corrected
to Autoimmune pancreatitis. There are many that live years with
misunderstood symptoms, frustration and exhaustion of living with the
disease while not getting any definitive answers . Causes are still
unknown, from genetic dispositions, hormonal, stress, bacteria/viral
infections , environmental , to lifestyle choices. Though changes in
diet, lifestyle can help, the condition can still flare at any time.
When diagnosed people can begin to understand their condition and
recognise symptoms , managing them effectively. I have complications
with my autoimmune disease which makes it more difficult to manage.
I love making and teaching Art, ... both occupy my mind , giving me
something to focus on . Despite interruptions to my practice, I can
still do a half decent work of Art!
Though the adjustment to my lifestyle has been painful at times, I
mourn the freedom and excitement I had in my more able bodied years, I
am adjusting and learning to find new joys in a simpler and slower
paced life. I am grateful to my family, friends and students .I am also
thankful that I made the most of my time when I could...and still make
the most of my time in the present. I was involved in sports into my
50's, travelled, took workshops, read, hiked, and am forever learning.
Keeping a curiosity about life, fuels my work and enjoyment in creating
.....
I have many more years left, but it is healthy to reflect and make
adjustments as life is forever changing, and I hope writing a little
about my health, may help others . Our health truly is our wealth and I
encourage you all to look after your own as best you can..
We want to thank those of you, who have suported me with your kind
words,have purchased paintings and who have taken my class or
workshops, Karen and I are forever grateful for all of that!
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April22Nd
Online Expressive Portrait Workshop
begins June 5th, 6th and 7th 2026
My next series on Wednesday Morning Online Classes begins April 22nd
2026 through to June 10th
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Insights on what to consider in achieving Award Winning Paintings -
Cost : $100
Date: May 2nd
In Conjunction with Modern Impressionist Magazine
Link to more information
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